Illustrative image (Source: Internet) According to the report, In Vietnam, with its various stages of social distancing, users turned to the internet for solutions to their sudden challenges. A significant number tried new digital services: 41 percent of all digital service consumers were new (higher than the SEA average), with 94 percent of these new consumers intending to continue their behaviour post-pandemic. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year
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Universities offer free online courses for everyone
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Many universities in Vietnam are developing free massive open online courses (MOOCs) in an aim to contribute to a learning society available to everyone in the community. Ho Chi Minh City Open University, for instance, last weekend launched Vietnam’s massive open online courses platform, called VMOOC, with more than 40 free courses in fields such as business administration, finance-banking, law, foreign languages and others. The university is co-operating with Hanoi Open University to develop further VMOOCs. Dr Phan Thi Ngoc Thanh, director of the ELearning Center at the HCM City Open University, said that courses last for four to six weeks and are open to anyone. Course participants only need a computer with an internet connection, or a smartphone or other mobile devices, to take part in these courses anywhere and at any time. Integrated lessons between theory and practice are offered. The courses … [Read more...] about Universities offer free online courses for everyone
Hitachi ABB Power Grids expands transformer manufacturing in Vietnam
The 220kV power transformer is a critical link in the renewable energy delivery value chain Hitachi ABB Power Grids recently supplied and commissioned a 220kV power transformer to Toji Group for the fast-tracking of the 50MWp Loc Ninh 5 Solar Power Plant to close out the Loc Ninh 1-5 series of solar projects with a total capacity of 800MWp in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, developed by Hung Hai Group. This makes it one of only two companies in Vietnam capable of manfacturing and supplying 220kV power transformers. … [Read more...] about Hitachi ABB Power Grids expands transformer manufacturing in Vietnam
Lao Cai aims to welcome 5 mln visitors this year
The province has been one of the pioneering localities in digital transformation in tourism. Local authorities joined hands with Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to roll out a customised smart eco-tourism, which is accessible at http://laocaitourism.vn and on a mobile app. … [Read more...] about Lao Cai aims to welcome 5 mln visitors this year